Source– This post is based on the article “India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means” published in “Live mint” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? India’s weightage on the MSCI Emerging Markets(EM) index will rise after inclusion of nine Indian stocks. What is MSCI Emerging Markets Index? Aspect Details What is it?… Continue reading India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means
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ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies
Source– This post is based on the article “ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies” published in “Live mint” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? The Advertising Standards Council of India(ASCI) released various guidelines to avoid ‘greenwashing’ by companies. What is ‘greenwashing’? It’s a deceitful marketing gimmick used by companies to exaggerate… Continue reading ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies
Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
Source: The post is based on the article “Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties” published in “Business Standard” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with the US on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an Innovation Handshake”. What is an Innovation… Continue reading Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI
Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI)… Continue reading National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI
Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%
Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has increased the risk weights of assets for the unsecured lending issued by banks and… Continue reading Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%
Annapurna Certificate Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Annapurna Certificate Programme” published in “Indian Express” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Annapurna Certificate Programme has recognized six Indian restaurants worldwide for promoting Indian culinary traditions. What is Annapurna Certificate Programme? Specifications Details Launched by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Aim To recognize… Continue reading Annapurna Certificate Programme
High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have discovered how equatorial forests survived in much warmer times on Earth. Background: Around 50 million… Continue reading High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a draft document titled “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes”. What are the… Continue reading UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The United States(US) has approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya named Ixchiq. What is Chikungunya? Specifications Details What is it Mosquito borne Viral Disease Caused… Continue reading Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?
World Toilet Organization
About World Toilet Organization Aspects Description About 1. World Toilet Organization is a global non-profit committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. 2. It is not an agency of the United Nations. It was granted consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013. Established 19 November 2001 Focus WTO empowers… Continue reading World Toilet Organization
